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April 24, 2026

Dear Shareholders,

Thank you for your continued trust in Fresh Del Monte.

We lead a global food company whose responsibilities are interconnected — to the consumers who rely on our products, to the communities and environments in which we operate, and to the shareholders who entrust us with their capital. Enduring value is created only when each of these obligations is managed with discipline and long-term perspective.

As we enter 2026, we do so at a defining moment. This year marks 30 years since I acquired Fresh Del Monte and the 140th anniversary of the Del Monte brand. Milestones such as these invite reflection — not only on how far we have come, but on the kind of institution we are building for the decades ahead.

The past several years were not about expansion for expansion’s sake. They were about focus.

We sharpened our strategic priorities, streamlined our portfolio, and concentrated capital and management attention on the categories and capabilities where we hold structural advantages — agricultural depth, global sourcing, vertically integrated operations, and complex logistics expertise. In doing so, we strengthened margins, improved operational efficiency, and positioned the company to act from a position of financial strength.

In parallel, we advanced the foundation of our Specialty Ingredients platform — an area we believe represents a meaningful evolution for both our company and our industry. Converting fresh produce into higher value, differentiated ingredients is not only a margin opportunity, but it reflects a more thoughtful use of what the land provides. As greater attention is placed on agricultural inputs, ingredient integrity, and responsible production practices, our ability to utilize more of each harvest and extend its value into new applications strengthens both our economics and our stewardship. We believe this approach will play an increasingly important role in our future.

This disciplined preparation—throughout all corners of our organization—positioned us to pursue a transformational opportunity: the reunification of the Del Monte brand, a milestone I have long believed was both strategically compelling and deeply meaningful.

For nearly four decades, fresh and shelf stable Del Monte products operated under separate ownership structures. Reuniting these businesses under one organization restores coherence to one of the world’s most recognized food brands. With our agricultural expertise, global scale, and integrated supply chain, we are uniquely positioned to steward this brand across categories with a unified strategic vision.

With the acquisition of select Del Monte assets complete, the acquired business now operates as a dedicated Foods division, building on a strong foundation of established brands, experienced teams, and longstanding customer relationships. Our first priority is continuity. We are advancing a thoughtful and measured integration that preserves operational focus and respects the capabilities that have made these businesses successful, while aligning the division with Fresh Del Monte’s global scale, logistics expertise, and capital strength.

Importantly, this North American Foods platform will work in close coordination with our production operations across Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East — leveraging our global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities to expand opportunity across markets.

This is not simply an acquisition. It is the alignment of trusted brands and proven teams with an integrated global platform — positioning the Del Monte portfolio for its next phase of disciplined growth.

As we look ahead, our direction is clear. We are building more than scale. We are building coherence — across categories, across geographies, and across generations—while remaining anchored in the principles that have guided this company for decades.

We move forward with confidence, grounded in the clarity of our strategy and the strength of our platform.

Thank you for your continued trust as we steward this institution into its next chapter.

Regards,

Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.